Despite it's name, this isn't a horror, but an early crime drama, which at over six and half hours, spread over ten parts is a serious commitment, but it's worth it. The story revolves around reporter Philippe Guerande (Édouard Mathé), and his battle with a secret criminal fraterity called the Vampires, which includes the femme fatale Irma Vep (Musidora).
An early crime classic, that rattles along, sometimes confusingly. The sombre look is often put down to it being made during WWI, which obviously had people a bit down!
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